Duterte to ICC: Bring it on

By Catherine S. Valente

Jun 24, 2022 8:57 am

(UPDATE) WITH less than a week left in his term, President Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to face charges filed against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with his ruthless war on drugs.

In a speech during the awarding of Madayaw Residences Units in Davao City on Thursday, Duterte urged the ICC to stop threatening to investigate the alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the ceremonial awarding of Madayaw Residences Units at Kadayawan Homes in Bangkal, Davao City on June 24, 2022. ARMAN BAYLON/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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